Panther Newspaper Opinions Editor

Chapman University Careers • Irvine, CA

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About The Position

The Opinions Editor is responsible for recruiting weekly guest columns and writing weekly columns. This position also must be able to attend weekly staff and editorial board meetings throughout each semester.

Requirements

• Background in journalism.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and uphold ethical reporting standards.

Responsibilities

• Ideate and execute special multimedia projects.
• Oversee all forms of content related to op-eds, guest essays, etc., but not content for News, Features and other parts of the Panther.
• Spearheading, sourcing, or launching local investigative reports.
• Collaborate with writers, photographers, designers, and other contributors to produce high-quality multimedia content.
• Identify and maintain partnerships with external organizations to source additional multimedia content.
• Student Voices: First-person narratives and opinion pieces from students on a variety of topics.
• Spotlights on unique student experiences, hobbies, and achievements.
• Opinion Columns: Regular columns by staff writers and guest contributors on current issues and personal perspectives.
• Open forums for reader submissions and letters to the editor.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed